adductor magnus

Question 1

adductor magnus shape

Answer 1

triangular shaped, has an adductor part and hamstring part

Question 2

adductor magnus origin

Answer 2

femoral surface of ischiopubic ramus, inferior surface of ischial tuberosity

Question 3

adductor magnus insertion adductor

Answer 3

whole length of the linea aspera of femur

Question 4

adductor magnus insertion hamstring

Answer 4

medial supracondylar ridge & adductor tubercle of the femur

Question 5

adductor magnus direction of fibres

Answer 5

inferiorly, laterally

Question 6

adductor magnus actions

Answer 6

adducts & extends the hip

Question 7

adductor magnus function

Answer 7

weight transference during walking, horse riding

Question 8

adductor magnus nerve supply

Answer 8

AP obturator L2, L3, HP sciatic L4